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DCY 464K

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,996 mi
Last recorded45,996 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCY 464K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,996 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres have slight cuts in sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2019 45,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres have slight cuts in sidewalls

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,185 miles

steering idler worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,011 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 34,908 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,586 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 28,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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DCY 464K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCY 464K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCY 464K registered?

DCY 464K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is DCY 464K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCY 464K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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